Library Happenings

October Author Visits

October Event Highlights

Clases de Computación Gratis
 

Regístrese para nuestras Clases de Computación Informática a continuación

Clase impartida en Español: Cada jueves, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM los días 2, 9, 16 y 23 de octubre de 2025. En la Biblioteca Pública de Berkeley - Servicios para Adultos de la Sede Central (2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA).

Simple Handsewn Bookbinding: Leave with Your Own Journal

For adults & teens

Central
Tues, Oct 7

5 pm

Lucha Libro

Experience the thrill of wrestling, live!

Tool Lending Library Parking Lot

Tues, Oct 4

4pm 

Haunting Movies

at Tarea Hall Pittman South

Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm: HOCUS POCUS (PG)

Fun for the whole family! Make Halloween Q-tip skeletons and enjoy popcorn, and snacks, while watching a modern classic.

Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (PG-13)

Enjoy popcorn and snacks while singing along with this classic story of a young man and his plant. 

Free Flu Shot for All Ages

No Insurance Needed

Central

Fri, Oct 17

10am-12noon

Tarea Hall Pittman South
Mon, Oct 27

12-2 pm

Popping the Science Bubble

A Scientific Seminar Series with UC Berkeley Scientists

Claremont

Tues, Oct 21

6 pm

October topics:

• Solving Cold Cases in Star-Forming Regions -- Eleanor Greenspoon, Chemistry

• Our Greatest Telescopes Are Billions of Light Years Away -- Riley Owens, Astronomy

Crea Tu Propio Alebrijep

Acompáñanos en la Biblioteca Cental para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latine (Hispana) y el Día de los Muertos con una divertida actividad artística. Moldea tu propio alebrije con arcilla que se seca al aire y luego dale vida con un diseño colorido.

Donde: Biblioteca Central, A&M, 5º piso

Regístrate para participar el 30 de octubre de 3 a 5 p. m. La capacidad es limitada.

Spotlight on Teens + Tweens

Regular Teen Hangouts (6th-12th grade): games, movies, crafts and/or snacks

Most of our libraries have regular teen hangouts where librarians organize games, movies, crafts and/or snacks:

• Tarea Hell Pittman South - Wednesdays, 2-4pm

• Claremont - Wednesdays, 2-4pm 
  (and on Oct 29 we have an extra scary Teen Hangout... Hallo-TEEN !)

• North - Wednesdas, 2:30-4:30 pm

• West - Thursdays, 4-5 pm

Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPGS) for October: "Monster of the Week"

North
Fridays
3:30 pm

Each month, we'll take the pressure off of learning different TTRPG rules and systems with simplified character sheets and guided sessions, and provide a built-in group of players for those who have the dice but not the party.

Registered participants will get all the materials they need to play each game, as well as the option to use a pre-made character. 

Chess

• Central: Thursdays, 3-5pm

• Claremont: Fridays, 3-5pm

• North: 1st Saturdays, 3-5pm

Learn from a National Chess Master @Claremont on Sat, Oct 25 10:30am

Casa de Chocolates Tasting Program for Teens

West
Thurs, Oct 23

6 pm

More Kid & Family Fun

Halloween Stuffy Sleepover

North
Thurs, Oct 19

12noon -8 pm

What happens at the library when it's almost Halloween? We will share our mysterious world at night with your stuffed animals at North Branch's Halloween Stuffed Animal Sleepover.

Drop off your stuffed animal to North Branch on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23. When you drop off your stuffy, you will sign permission slips and name tags. Stuffed animals can come in costume if they like.

Pick up your stuffed animal on Friday, October 24. In the morning, everyone will see pictures of what their stuffed animals were up to for Halloween.

The Haunted Library

Halloween-themed games and trick-or-treating

Claremont
Fri, Oct 31

3:30 pm

Note: there will be trick-or-treating at all Library locations today from 3-5:30pm for Halloween treats (no candy)

There are many more library programs happening in October:

Día de los Muertos Pet Altar @North

Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. One important part of this tradition is the ofrenda (altar).

The Berkeley Public Library respectfully invites community members to participate in the Día de los Muertos tradition by submitting pictures of beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge for our community ofrenda.

Photo submissions of cherished pets and/or their pets' favorite snacks or toys can be submitted to areeder@berkeleyca.gov or at the North Branch service desk through October 24.

Pardon our dust!

Part of the 4th floor of the Central Library is under construction.

A beautiful new Story Time Room will open next year!

All Libraries are closed on Monday, October 13th.

(Holiday: Indigenous People's Day)

All Libraries open late at 11am on Friday, October 31.

(Quarterly All Staff Meeting)

eBooks, eAudiobooks, newspapers, music, movies & more available 24/7 at berkeleypubliclibrary.org.

Working together to make a great public library extraordinary...

Thank you, Foundation & Friends!